Higher bus drivers’ wages = Higher fares?
I refer to the report “Public transport fare adjustments to take into account bus drivers’ wage increase” (Channel NewsAsia, Dec 6). It states that “Transport…
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A statistical analysis of the SMRT strike? – Balancing Growth, Foreigners & Meritocracy
I refer to the articles “Pay rise for Chinese drivers stays at $25” and “SMRT bus driver jailed six weeks over strike” (Straits Times, Dec 4)….
All that glitters is not Gold?
Update (Dec 3) : “Bank Negara has revealed that more than 8,000 customers of gold investment company Genneva Malaysia Sdn Bhd have yet to receive…
Statistical evidence of age discrimination against older workers?
I refer to the report “Employment rate of Singapore residents hits new high” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 30). Little age discrimination? It states that “Separately, the…
2012 real income declined – 2.3%?
I refer to the articles “Real median income growth slowed to 2.2% this year: MOM findings” (Today, Nov 30) and “Employment rate of Singapore residents grow“…
HDB rentals up 10%, but property tax up 118%?
I refer to the report “Property tax rebate for most HDB flat owners” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 27). One-off rebate? It states that “For a majority…
Taxis: Drive till you drop?
I refer to the article “Benchmarks set for taxis to meet demand” (Straits Times, Nov 24). It states that “From January, they must ensure that…
What’s wrong with our employment practices today?
I refer to the article “MOM seeks public feedback for Employment Act review” (Straits Times, Nov 22). It states that “Now, the law allows PMEs…
IRs’ jobs: Minister relies on newspapers for statistics?
I refer to the TR Emeritus editorial “How many jobs did the 2 IRs really create for S’poreans?” (Nov 17). http://www.tremeritus.com/2012/11/17/how-many-jobs-did-the-2-irs-really-create-for-sporeans/ It states that “This…
Parliament: Replies that never answer the question? (Act 3)
I refer to the article “So, what’s the true cost of casinos?” (Straits Times, Nov 17). How many visit casinos? It states that “Yesterday, the…